** Please note that all GVJCI programs are subject to change in the event of COVID-19 health concerns. Thank you for your understanding!**
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​**コロナ感染状況によりガーデナ平原日本文化会館で行われるプログラムは
変更する可能性があります。ご理解、よろしくお願いします！**

SETSUBUN
SAT, FEB. 5, 2022
2-3PM
Online

​Celebrate Setsubun online with GVJCI! We’ll be making an oni-themed obento and learning about the traditions of this Japanese holiday! Participation fee is $5. Please visit our website to register.

PAPER MACHE MANEKI NEKO WORKSHOP
WEDS, Feb. 16 & 23, 1-3PM
WEDS, Feb. 16 & 23, 6-8PM
GVJCI Upstairs Classroom 207/208
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招き猫作り
ワークショップ
2月16日、23日  午後1時から3時
2月16日、23日  午後6時から8時　
ガーデナ平原日本文化会館２階
クラスルーム207/208

Make your own paper mache Maneki-neko.Maneki-neko is a symbol of welcoming and inviting good luck. Instructor Masa Lee will teach you how to shape and paint a traditional Japanese Maneki-Neko using everyday supplies! This is a 2-part workshop conducted in Japanese and English. Limited to 10 participants. $25 fee, supplies included.

紙の張り子招き猫を作ります。マサ リー先生が日本伝統の招き猫の形作りと色付けを教えます。
このワークショップは2部構成で日本語と英語で行われます。
​定員10人。受講料は25ドル、材料込み。
Each pin is 1.25" in diameter. 

2022 GVJCI Day of Remembrance - Camp Creativity: Resilience Through Art
Virtual Week - TUES, FEB. 22-FRI, FEB. 25
GVJCI Website
​Live Virtual Program - SAT, FEB. 26, 2-4PM
Online

This year’s DOR theme will be “Camp Creativity: Resilience Through Art” with the intention of highlighting the courage, expressions of their thoughts and emotions, healing, and creativity of camp survivors through fine and performing arts. Specifically, we will be sharing works ranging from cultural performances, big band music, and more. From February 22-25, the GVJCI will be publishing these stories through special video interviews, film clips, music playlists, and photographs. The February 26th live program will feature keynote speaker Delphine Hirasuna, author of The Art of Gaman, and will conduct interviews with some of those featured throughout the week of the virtual DOR, including filmmakers Shirley Muramoto Wong and Amy Uyeki.

Admission is FREE, but donations are greatly appreciated! Program capacity is limited. 

Those who donate a minimum of $20 are eligible to receive a commemorative GVJCI DOR pin set gift!

​This program is co-sponsored by The George and Sakaye Aratani CARE Award and UCLA’s Asian American Studies Center.
​折り紙ワークショップ
日時：３月２日(水）午前11時から12時まで。
場所：ガーデナ平原日本文化会館、
二世ベテランズメモリアルホール

昔から馴染みのある折り紙で八角形のケースを作ります。丸田洋子さんはたくさんのプロジェクト、大きな壁掛けからこのようなケースまで手掛けています。いろいろなコミュニティーに季節の作品なども展示されています。
無料、折り紙は用意します。
定員10名。必ず、参加希望登録をお願いします。
参加される方はコロナワクチン接種証明カード提示と免責書にサインしてください。
​ご質問はチカコまでお願いします。

HINAMATSURI
SAT, MARCH 5, 2022
2-3PM
Online

Celebrate Girl’s Day with GVJCI! We'll be learning about the history and traditions of Hinamatsuri through activities and cooking!

HAIKU & TANKA WRITING WORKSHOP
WEDS, MARCH 16, 23, & 30
6-7:30PM
GVJCI Upstairs Classroom 207/208

Taught by writer and author Genie Nakano, students will compare, contrast and learn to write the short-form Japanese poetic forms--Haiku (a 3 line poem) and Tanka (5 line poem), as well as the history and the development of these provocative poetic expressions.

HANAMI OBENTO WORKSHOP: TEMARI SUSHI
SAT, MARCH 26, 2022
11AM-12:30PM
Online

Learn to make beautiful, colorful, and delicious temari sushi (handball sushi) for a fun hanami (flower viewing) picnic! Ingredient list and recipe instructions will be sent to participants before the workshop date.

SELF DEFENSE WORKSHOPS
Women's Class - TUES, APRIL 5
7-9PM
Older Adult Class (men & women) - TUES, APRIL 19
​10AM-12PM
GVJCI Nisei Veterans Memorial Hall

The theme of these workshops is Self Defense and Situational Awareness Workshop. The first 30 minutes will focus on Situational Awareness and general considerations of preparedness. The remaining 90 minutes consists of introduction of practical self defense techniques including striking, kicking, and blocking as methods to minimize any attack and injury and to facilitate escape. Each workshop is taught by 6th degree black belt instructor Art Ishii from the Matsubayashi-Ryu Karate-Do of Little Tokyo; limited to 30 students per workshop. FREE but donations appreciated!

SHIATSU MASSAGE WORKSHOPS
WEDS, APRIL 13, 20, & 27
6-7PM
GVJCI Nisei Veterans Memorial Hall

Learn the art and techniques of shiatsu massage in this 3-part workshop series taught by Hideki Obayashi. Whether you are a caregiver or someone who just wants to explore the mental and physical benefits of shiatsu massage, anyone is welcome!

MATCHA MOCHI CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES BAKING WORKSHOP
SAT, APRIL 16
2-3:30PM
Online

Invite a friend or two and join us for another Tomodachi Online Baking Workshop! Matcha Mochi cookies offer the classic, crispy exterior of a chocolate chip cookie with the satsifying chew of freshly made mochi inside. The perfect dessert for all to enjoy! ​

セルフ ディフェンス
​ ワークショップ

シニアクラス(男性/女性) 
5月3日 (火）午前10時から12時まで

女性クラス
5月17日 (火）午後7時から9時まで

​ガーデナ平原日本文化会館
二世ベテランズメモリアルホール

このワークショップのテーマは自己防衛と状況把握意識です。 前半30分はどのような状況かを認識する事と日常の備えにフォーカスします。後半90分は攻撃を最小限にとどめ脱出を容易にするために実践的なあらゆる手段の自己防衛テクニック方法を紹介します。 各ワークショップはリトル東京松林流空手道黒帯六段のアートイシイ先生にご教授いただきます。
30名限定。必ず、参加希望登録をしてください。
​ 無料、ご寄付いただけると幸いです。